W. RICHARDS, LIVERPOOL, PRESTON, SERIAL NO. 11231

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A 12-BORE (3 IN.) BOXLOCK EJECTOR
W. RICHARDS, LIVERPOOL, PRESTON, SERIAL NO. 11231
With blacked 28 in. (71 cm.) nitro barrels, bored approx. ¼ and full choke, case-hardened treble-grip action with bouquet and scroll engraving, figured 14 5/8 in. pistolgrip stock, and retaining much original finish throughout, this gun appears to be little used, weight 7 lbs. 4 ¾ oz.

Special notice

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Lot Essay

This was one of the last guns made by W. Richards, the final recorded number being 11235.

Please note that this gun is a Section 2 shotgun.

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